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Make a Stone Paperweight

stone paperweights
Painted Paperweight

It is very easy to make a Stone Paperweight and it makes a great fathers day gift or as a gift for anyone in fact.

As a child I loved collecting stones and I loved it even more if their shape resembled an animal or other itme. Many ended up in the garden or as door stops but a few are still used as paperweights that I gave my dad.


Skill: Easy

What you Need to make a stone paperweight

  • Smooth stone (look on the beach or in the garden)
  • Acrylic or oil paints
  • Paint brushes plus paint brush cleaner
  • Clear varnish (pot or spray) or clear nail varnish

How to make a stone paperweight

  1. Decide how you want to decorate your stone. Have a good look at it and see if it resembles something – maybe an animal, an insect or a ball or maybe it is just stone shaped!

  2. Paint on your design and allow to fully dry. If using oil based paints, make sure that you protect the painting area with lots of old newspaper and wear an apron.

  3. When dry, spray or paint on the varnish and then leave to dry again.

  4. Place the paperweight in a small box lined with colored tissue paper.

A very special father day gift for a special father.

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